CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST (CST) EXAM
QUESTION AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED SOLUTIONS)
LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027 | GRADED A+ | ASSURED
PASS.
During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and contents begin spilling
into the abdomen. Which of the following should the surgical technologist anticipate as the
NEXT step?
Suction the fluid from the abdomen.
A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is on. The surgical
technologist begins removing all sharps and non-disposables from the drapes before pushing
everything back. According to best practice, which of the following should be the NEXT step?
Push the back table, mayo, and basin close to patient in case they are needed again.
Which of the following should be prepared for a mastoid dressing?
Several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
Which of the following is the FIRST step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet?
padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
When preforming a dilation and curettage, which of the following instruments is used to grasp
the cervix?
Schroeder
Which of the following pathological conditions may be caused by an excessive production of
cerebrospinal fluid in the brain?
hydrocephalus
If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal procedure, a surgical technologist
should request additional
lap sponges
,Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the epiphyseal
plate
How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively?
three, two
When a break in aseptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist should FIRST notify the
contamination team member.
In which of the following situations can a DNR order be continued in an unconscious patient
for a surgical procedure?
The patient's durable POA requests it be continued
A surgeon asks for warm irrigation after a right hemicolectomy. Which of the following BEST
describes the reason for irrigating at this point in the procedure?
to aid visual inspection for leakage
A patient is scheduled for laser removal of condyloma acuminata. As a safety precaution, the
surgical technologist should have which of the following special equipment open and
avalible?
smoke evacuator
Apart from trauma cases, which of the following incisions would be BEST for sigmoid surgery?
Vertical paramedian
The kidneys help regulate the blood levels of several ions, including sodium,
potassium, and calcium
The rate per hour in air exchanges in a standard OR suit
15-25
If there is any questions related to handling a specific type of specimen, which of the
following departments should be consulted?
, pathology
A patient's dentures are removed in the operating room. Which of the following is the proper
procedure for the care of the dentures?
Place them in a labeled cup and keep them with the patient's chart
Which of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of controlling bleeding
occurring from needle holes in vessel anastomoses?
pledget
Which of the following tags indicates the least critical of patients in a triage situation?
green
During a craniotomy, removal of the bone flap is followed by incision
fo the dura mater
A surgeon is preparing to close the abdomen. Which of the following closing supplies should
the surgical technologist have ready for closing the fascial layer?
0 suture and toothed tissue forceps
During a procedure, a hole is noticed in the surgical technologist's glove. What should the
surgical technologist do NEXT?
Change the glove using open-gloving technique.
Which of the following instruments should be included in a transurethral resection of the
prostate (TURP) setup?
resectoscope
After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the DuraPrep applicator and proceeds to prep
the patient for surgery. Which of the following is the BEST action to take at this time?
Regown and reglove the surgeon
A specimen obtained for frozen section is generally removed from the sterile field
intraoperatively because it is sent to pathology immediately
QUESTION AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED SOLUTIONS)
LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027 | GRADED A+ | ASSURED
PASS.
During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and contents begin spilling
into the abdomen. Which of the following should the surgical technologist anticipate as the
NEXT step?
Suction the fluid from the abdomen.
A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is on. The surgical
technologist begins removing all sharps and non-disposables from the drapes before pushing
everything back. According to best practice, which of the following should be the NEXT step?
Push the back table, mayo, and basin close to patient in case they are needed again.
Which of the following should be prepared for a mastoid dressing?
Several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
Which of the following is the FIRST step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet?
padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
When preforming a dilation and curettage, which of the following instruments is used to grasp
the cervix?
Schroeder
Which of the following pathological conditions may be caused by an excessive production of
cerebrospinal fluid in the brain?
hydrocephalus
If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal procedure, a surgical technologist
should request additional
lap sponges
,Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the epiphyseal
plate
How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively?
three, two
When a break in aseptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist should FIRST notify the
contamination team member.
In which of the following situations can a DNR order be continued in an unconscious patient
for a surgical procedure?
The patient's durable POA requests it be continued
A surgeon asks for warm irrigation after a right hemicolectomy. Which of the following BEST
describes the reason for irrigating at this point in the procedure?
to aid visual inspection for leakage
A patient is scheduled for laser removal of condyloma acuminata. As a safety precaution, the
surgical technologist should have which of the following special equipment open and
avalible?
smoke evacuator
Apart from trauma cases, which of the following incisions would be BEST for sigmoid surgery?
Vertical paramedian
The kidneys help regulate the blood levels of several ions, including sodium,
potassium, and calcium
The rate per hour in air exchanges in a standard OR suit
15-25
If there is any questions related to handling a specific type of specimen, which of the
following departments should be consulted?
, pathology
A patient's dentures are removed in the operating room. Which of the following is the proper
procedure for the care of the dentures?
Place them in a labeled cup and keep them with the patient's chart
Which of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of controlling bleeding
occurring from needle holes in vessel anastomoses?
pledget
Which of the following tags indicates the least critical of patients in a triage situation?
green
During a craniotomy, removal of the bone flap is followed by incision
fo the dura mater
A surgeon is preparing to close the abdomen. Which of the following closing supplies should
the surgical technologist have ready for closing the fascial layer?
0 suture and toothed tissue forceps
During a procedure, a hole is noticed in the surgical technologist's glove. What should the
surgical technologist do NEXT?
Change the glove using open-gloving technique.
Which of the following instruments should be included in a transurethral resection of the
prostate (TURP) setup?
resectoscope
After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the DuraPrep applicator and proceeds to prep
the patient for surgery. Which of the following is the BEST action to take at this time?
Regown and reglove the surgeon
A specimen obtained for frozen section is generally removed from the sterile field
intraoperatively because it is sent to pathology immediately
